Dr. Jane Goodall honored at Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Renowned chimpanzee expert Doctor Jane Goodall was honored Thursday night at the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco's Presidio.

A big party was held to recognize her distinguished career as a leading conservationist.

The Museum has partnered with Goodall's "Roots and Shoots" youth service program- which inspires youngsters to make the world a better place for people, animals and the environment.

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